Office of Weather Programs and Projects

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NOAA Office for Coastal Management (OCM) is an organization within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that provides the technology, information, and management strategies used by local, state, and national organizations to address complex coastal issues.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of NOAA's Office for Coastal Management is to provide data, tools, and technical assistance to coastal communities. OCM works to build resilience, support coastal and marine spatial planning, and maintain healthy coastal ecosystems, all while fostering economic development and public access to coastal resources.

Parent organization

Programs/services include weather forecasting, fisheries management, and ocean and atmospheric research.

Legislation

It was authorized by the Coastal Zone Management Act[1].

Number of employees

Specific numbers of employees are not publicly detailed, but NOAA as a whole employs around 11,000 people[2].

Organization structure

OCM's structure includes several key divisions:

  • Information Technology Division is responsible for providing IT support, including data management, network operations, and cybersecurity across all OCM locations.
  • Application and Data Services Program focuses on software development, web design, and database management services.
  • Learning Product Development Program specializes in creating educational and training materials for coastal management.
  • Engagement, Training, and Education Program facilitates training and educational opportunities.
  • Planning and Performance Management Program oversees strategic planning, budget formulation, and performance evaluations.
  • Policy Program develops and represents coastal policy initiatives.
  • Communications Program handles public affairs, outreach, and website content management.

List of programs

  • National Coastal Zone Management Program
  • National Estuarine Research Reserve System
  • Coral Reef Conservation Program
  • Digital Coast
  • Coastal Resilience Grants

Last total enacted budget

The specific budget for OCM is not publicly itemized, but NOAA's total budget for FY 2023 was $6.3 billion[3].

Leader

The title of the leader of the organization is Director.

Services provided

OCM provides services such as data collection and analysis, mapping tools like the Sea Level Rise Viewer, training in coastal resilience, grants for coastal projects, and technical assistance to state and local governments. It also facilitates partnerships for coastal conservation and development.

Regulations overseen

OCM oversees the implementation of the Coastal Zone Management Act, which includes federal consistency provisions ensuring federal activities are consistent with state coastal management programs. They also manage regulations related to nonpoint source pollution under the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program and administer the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program.

Headquarters address

2234 South Hobson Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405[4]

Website

https://coast.noaa.gov

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:NOAA Office for Coastal Management

References

  1. ↑ https://coast.noaa.gov/czm/act/
  2. ↑ https://www.noaa.gov/about-our-agency
  3. ↑ https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/commerce-department-announces-fy-2023-noaa-budget
  4. ↑ https://www.google.com/maps/place/2234+S+Hobson+Ave,+Charleston,+SC+29405
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